Chapter 6 Quiz: Sexual Arousal & Response

A 65-year-old man comments that his sexual relationship with his wife is better than it has ever been. To which of the following aspects of his sexual experience would he MOST likely be referring?

Better ejaculatory control as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase

With respect to odors and sexual arousal, which one is true?

Each person's unique experiences allow certain smells to acquire erotic significance.

Which statement is true of aphrodisiacs?

Foods that resemble male genitalia have often been tried as aphrodisiacs.

A 33-year-old male smokes marijuana every day. Which statement is most likely true?

He may perceive that a sexual encounter is lasting a long time because of how marijuana can distort a person's sense of time.

Kissing on the mouth is:

It is rarely seen or unknown in some parts of the world.

Which of the following BEST summarizes the role of oxytocin in both male and female sexual behavior?

It is secreted during cuddling and physical intimacy and increases the skin's sensitivity to touch.

Which statement is true concerning the four-phase sexual response model?

The basic responses of men and women are very similar.

Which statement about gender differences in sexual response is true?

There is wider range in female sexual response than male sexual response.

Which statement about erotic material is true for women?

When sexual arousal is measured by self-reports, women are less likely than men to report being sexually aroused by visual or audio erotica.

Which statement regarding multiple orgasms is true?

Women who engage in a variety of sexual behaviors during partnered sex are more likely to experience multiple orgasms.

Which of the following drugs may eventually be shown to have aphrodisiac qualities for at least some people?

Yohimbine

Arnold's doctor informs him he has lower than normal levels of testosterone. Which of the following symptoms is Arnold likely experiencing?

decreased level of sexual desire, diminished energy levels, and reduced body hair

A man never initiates sex with his partner, although when she initiates with him he has an erection and eventually ejaculates. According to Kaplan, this man is having difficulty with which phase of sexual response?

desire

Which of the following is the BEST example of vasocongestion?

erection of the penis

Imani has little interest in sexual activity, which is beginning to cause problems in her relationship. If she wants to increase her level of sexual desire, Imani is MOST likely to benefit from which of the following:

testosterone therapy.